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K-pop Visa Denials Disrupt Kim Chang-Ok Show and U.S. Events

Tighter U.S. visa screenings are causing abrupt cancellations of K-pop events in Los Angeles and other Korean American communities, as entertainers and staff from...

Aspen Becomes Global Hub for Security Dialogue Amid North Korea’s ICBM Threats

The quiet mountain town of Aspen, Colorado—home to just 7,000 residents—has transformed into a global forum for high-level discussions on international security. Around 600...

North Korea Cyberattacks Now Targeting Small Businesses Across U.S.

Small businesses across the United States are increasingly becoming targets of cyberattacks originating from North Korea. At the Aspen Security Forum, experts issued a stark...

Emerging North Korea–Russia–Iran Alliance Poses New Obstacle to Ending War

President Donald Trump is reportedly ramping up efforts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. However, growing alignment among Russia, North Korea, and...

USCIS Immigration Backlog Surges to 11.3M Cases Amid Fee Hikes

The U.S. immigration system is facing its worst backlog in a decade, as visa and green card processing delays increase sharply and application fees...

LA Metro D Line Reopens After 2-Month Closure, Ahead of Beverly Hills Expansion

The LA Metro D Line will reopen on Saturday morning after a two-month closure that began on May 17, allowing for major construction work...

Santa Ana Police Investigate $4,500 Distraction Theft That Injured 83-Year-Old

The Santa Ana Police Department is investigating a distraction theft that seriously injured an 83-year-old man and resulted in the theft of jewelry valued...

Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 After Cardiac Arrest in Florida Home

Hulk Hogan, one of the most influential figures in pro wrestling history, died at his Clearwater, Florida home on Thursday. He was 71. His manager,...

CBS Cancels Colbert’s Late Show After Trump Criticism; BTS Was a Guest

CBS has announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be canceled in May 2026 due to financial reasons. Despite its long-standing dominance...

LAPD Appoints Korean American Dominic Choi as Chief of Staff in Shake-Up

Dominic Choi, an Assistant Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), has been appointed Chief of Staff to Chief Jim McDonnell, effectively becoming...